As a wealthy country with a cold climate, Norway ought to dominate ice hockey like some of its other far-northern neighbors. The fact that it doesn’t has sometimes been attributed to the game’s...

Most people's picture of a typical Scandinavian includes pale skin, blonde hair, and blue eyes. While there is some truth to these stereotypes, they do not describe minorities like the Sami. Even...

Anyone who knows anything about Norse mythology probably knows a bit about valkyries. However, there are many of them; experts think the number of valkyries mentioned in the mythology tales can be as...

Sweden has an interesting system of government. Even though Sweden (like other Scandinavian countries) is often praised for its liberal policies, strong welfare state, and high living standards, its...

Sweden is a relatively large country but has a rather small population. Its size would make one expect a much larger population, but it is much lower than in other similarly-sized countries. This is...

Swedish pop sensations ABBA burst onto the global scene when they won the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest. Over the next eight years, they dominated the pop charts. Then, just as suddenly as they had...